AFLAC INC

Aflac reported its second quarter 2026 financial results, with net earnings significantly increasing by 37.7% to $825 million, or $1.63 per diluted share. However, total revenues saw a slight decrease of 1.0% to $4.1 billion, and adjusted earnings per diluted share declined by 1.7% to $1.75, partly due to a weaker yen. The company's board also declared a third-quarter dividend of $0.61 per share, and Aflac returned $1.3 billion to shareholders through buybacks and dividends.

Aflac Japan, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Aflac Inc., discovered unauthorized third-party access to its systems between June 15 and June 25, 2026. The breach compromised policy, personal, and bank account information. Aflac Japan has initiated an investigation with third-party cybersecurity experts, notified Japanese authorities, and plans to inform affected individuals. The incident is confined to Japan, with no impact on Aflac's U.S. business systems.

Aflac Incorporated issued 65.9 billion aggregate principal amount of senior notes across four tranches with maturities ranging from 2029 to 2036. The notes bear interest rates from 2.117% to 3.482% and were offered in a public offering. The company intends to use the net proceeds for general corporate purposes.

Aflac Incorporated issued $500 million aggregate principal amount of 5.150% Senior Notes due 2036 in a public offering. The notes, which are general unsecured obligations, will bear interest semi-annually starting November 14, 2026. The company intends to use the net proceeds from this offering for general corporate purposes. The offering was underwritten by Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC, Mizuho Securities USA LLC, SMBC Nikko Securities America, Inc., and Wells Fargo Securities, LLC.

Aflac Incorporated reported solid first quarter 2026 results, with total revenues increasing 27.9% year over year to $4.3 billion. Net earnings reached $1.0 billion, or $1.98 per diluted share, significantly up from $29 million a year ago, primarily due to net investment gains. Adjusted earnings per diluted share increased 5.4% to $1.75. The company returned $1.3 billion to shareholders through $1.0 billion in share repurchases and $315 million in dividends, and the Board increased the first quarter dividend by 5.2%.